Painter Blaster

Apache Workforce LLCHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Apache Workforce is currently hiring experienced Painter/Blasters in Houston, TX. We are seeking candidates with industrial painting, blasting, and coating experience who are ready to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Painter/Blaster is responsible for operating industrial spray painting and media blasting equipment to apply protective coatings and finishes to piping systems, steel structures, fabricated components, and production equipment.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of industrial painting and coating applications
  • Experience with abrasive blasting and surface preparation
  • Familiarity with HVLP, airless, and conventional spray systems
  • Experience with 2-part coating and paint mixing processes
  • Ability to read and interpret paint specifications and technical data
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Understanding of quality control standards for industrial coatings
  • Ability to work safely using scaffolding, rigging, and containment systems
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 2–5 years of industrial painting and blasting experience
  • Ability to read and interpret documents written in English
  • Experience with: Abrasive blasting, Hand and power tool surface preparation, Industrial paint and specialty coating applications, Epoxies, urethanes, and zinc coatings

Nice To Haves

  • 2–5 years of industrial painting experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform surface preparation and protective coating applications on piping, steel structures, and fabricated components
  • Operate and maintain blasting, spraying, and coating equipment
  • Mix primers, paints, and coatings to proper consistency and viscosity
  • Select correct nozzles, pressures, temperatures, and cure times for applications
  • Clean, prepare, mask, and protect surfaces before coating
  • Apply primers, paints, epoxies, urethanes, zincs, and specialty coatings evenly and accurately
  • Inspect finished products for runs, pinholes, bare spots, and coating quality
  • Perform touch-up and refinishing work as needed
  • Maintain spray booths, filters, PPE, and painting equipment
  • Ensure proper movement of finished products to inspection or shipping areas
  • Monitor paint and blasting supply inventory levels
  • Follow OSHA safety procedures and company policies
  • Complete required paperwork and production documentation
  • Perform additional duties assigned by management
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